Vol 2, No 1 (2006)
Prace poglądowe
Published online: 2006-02-07
Physical activity in prevention and treatment of obesity
Michał Plewa, Andrzej Markiewicz
Endokrynol. Otył. Zab. Przem. Mat 2006;2(1):30-37.
Vol 2, No 1 (2006)
Prace poglądowe
Published online: 2006-02-07
Abstract
The numerous epidemiological studies seem to confirm the influence
of reduced level of physical activity on development of obesity
worldwide. Physical activity is one of the fundamental factor of complex
treatment of obesity. Regular physical activity results in increased
energy consumption, which mainly causes loss of body weight and
also brings about a number of positive effects in human organism
such as: muscle and bone mass increase, glucose tolerance and
lipid profile improvement, resting and exercise blood pressure lowering,
heart rate decrease, general self-esteem and mental health
improvement. Physical activity recommendations should concern
increased basic daily physical activity, as well as incorporating moderate-
intensity physical activity, at least 30 minutes a day, during
leisure time, preferably every day. Such physical activity program
should be individually tailored to patients’ abilities and preferences
and should result in loss of about 300 kcal per one session of exercises.
Exercises performed in non-weight bearing positions (such
as aquatherapy and biking) are recommended for obese patients to
avoid direct stress on their lower extremity joints due to usual degenerative
joint disease coexistence.
Abstract
The numerous epidemiological studies seem to confirm the influence
of reduced level of physical activity on development of obesity
worldwide. Physical activity is one of the fundamental factor of complex
treatment of obesity. Regular physical activity results in increased
energy consumption, which mainly causes loss of body weight and
also brings about a number of positive effects in human organism
such as: muscle and bone mass increase, glucose tolerance and
lipid profile improvement, resting and exercise blood pressure lowering,
heart rate decrease, general self-esteem and mental health
improvement. Physical activity recommendations should concern
increased basic daily physical activity, as well as incorporating moderate-
intensity physical activity, at least 30 minutes a day, during
leisure time, preferably every day. Such physical activity program
should be individually tailored to patients’ abilities and preferences
and should result in loss of about 300 kcal per one session of exercises.
Exercises performed in non-weight bearing positions (such
as aquatherapy and biking) are recommended for obese patients to
avoid direct stress on their lower extremity joints due to usual degenerative
joint disease coexistence.
Keywords
obesity; physical activity; exercises
Keywords
obesity
physical activity
exercises
Authors
Michał Plewa
Andrzej Markiewicz
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